News

FG to launch Virtual Court Sitting facilities – Malami

1 Mins read

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, says all is set to launch the pilot nationwide deployment and use of Virtual Court Proceedings in Nigeria’s Correctional Centres.

Malami said this in a statement by Dr Umar Gwandu, his Special Assistant on Media and Public Relations, on Friday in Abuja.

He said the pilot project facilities will commence with the Kuje Correctional Centre, Abuja, on December 6.
“Expected at the occasion is the Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, the Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Halilu Nababa, as well as members of the Presidential Committee on Correctional Reforms and Decongestion.

“The Secretary of the Presidential Committee on Correctional Reforms and Decongestion, Leticia Ayoola-Daniels, working with the representative of the supporting organization, Mrs Oyinye Ndubuisi of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), are working assiduously to ensure achievement of the laudable project.

“The initiative is one of the strategic interventions by the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice and indeed the Federal Government towards engendering lasting reforms in the Criminal Justice Sector in Nigeria”.

He said the ministry, in collaboration with the Presidential Committee on Correctional Reforms and Decongestion, are expediting engagement with the Nigerian Correctional Centres to make it possible for evidence of suspects in custody to be taken without their physical presence in court to avoid disruptions.

“The development is part of the process to implement the Post-COVID-19 Justice Sector Plan, marshalled out by the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation in April 2020.

Source: Guardian.ng

   

About author
Time Nigeria is a general interest Magazine with its headquarters in Abuja, the nation’s Capital.
Articles
Related posts
Cover StoryNewsPolitics

Smear Campaign Against Matawalle by Alleged Hired Crowd and APC Akida Leader Sparks Controversy

1 Mins read
An orchestrated smear campaign against the Honourable Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle, has stirred up controversy. A group…
Cover StoryEconomyNews

DG NILST Pledges to Take the Institute to a Greater Heights

1 Mins read
The Newly appointed Director General, Nigeria Institute of Leather  Science and Technology Dr Auwal Mustapha Imam pledged to use his administrative  experience…
Cover StoryNewsSecurity

Insecurity in Zamfara: Hold Gov. Lawal Accountable Not Matawalle -  APC Akida Group

2 Mins read
The recent protest organized by the All Progressives Congress (APC) Akida Forum raises significant questions about political motivations and accountability. Led by…
Stay on the loop!

Subscribe to our latest news.

Leave a Reply

WP2Social Auto Publish Powered By : XYZScripts.com